What is lean? Where did it originate? What can it help you achieve?True Lean gives in-depth answers to these questions.Using more than forty full-colour images, Rudy Gort - author of 'thebest lean book in the Netherlands' - explains the essence and powerof lean in a very clear and understandable way.True Lean consists of three parts:
- Origin - In order to understand the philosophy behind lean, theorigin and evolution of what is now called lean is explained. Thispart goes back to the roots and core.
- Principles - The underlying principles are clearly explained usingthe 'house of lean' model and real-life examples. This part presentsa holistic view of the system.
- Performance - Things can be done better, faster and cheaper: anapparent contradiction. And that's just the first step on the pathtowards becoming a learning and agile organisation!True Lean is the ideal book for students, teachers, employees andmanagers who want to learn about lean.True Lean has been rated by its readers with 5 stars and obtained a spot in the Managementboek.nl top 10.'True Lean is the best introduction to lean that I have read to date.Highly recommended!''The lean philosophy's holistic approach perfectly explained at last.''Lean is often associated with processes, tools and improved efficiency. At Toyota, however, lean is first and foremost a culture that defines how we work. It is based on permanent improvement and respect for people. True Lean explains this very well.'- Lex van den Elsen, Toyota Way Ambassador - Toyota Netherlands'Value starts with valuing people.'- Rudy Gort
